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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.22, 953.87 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.22, 953.87 and 396.48 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.22 : 953.87 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.22/953.87 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.22x = 953.87 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.22x = 378,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,190.38/691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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